Pakistan's Haider Ali Granted Bail In Alleged Rape Case
Pakistan batter Haider Ali, arrested by Greater Manchester Police for alleged rape, has been granted bail.
Pakistan batter Haider Ali, who was arrested by Greater Manchester Police in connection with an alleged rape case, has been granted bail pending further investigations, as reported by ESPNcricinfo.
Haider, a member of the Pakistan Shaheens squad touring England, remains in the UK. The Pakistan Shaheens squad, which included several players on the England tour, has flown to Australia for a multi-team T20 series. Haider has been replaced by all-rounder Mohammad Faiq.
'After receiving a report on Monday, 4 August 2025, of a rape, we arrested a 24-year-old man. It's alleged that the incident occurred on Wednesday, 23 July 2025, at a premises in Manchester. The man has since been bailed pending further enquiries. The victim is being supported by officers," stated Greater Manchester Police to ESPNcricinfo.
According to the report, Haider was arrested in Beckenham, where the Shaheens were playing the last game of their five-match tour. The first two matches were held on July 22 and 25, between which the alleged incident took place on July 23 in Manchester.
The offence carries a maximum sentence of life imprisonment in the UK. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed on Thursday that Haider is under criminal investigation in the UK.
'Accordingly, the PCB has decided to place Haider Ali under provisional suspension, effective immediately, pending the outcome of the ongoing investigation. Once the legal proceedings are concluded and all facts have been duly established, the PCB reserves the right to take appropriate action under its Code of Conduct, if necessary," said the statement.
The 24-year-old has represented Pakistan in two ODIs and 35 T20Is and was initially seen as a destructive opener after his standout performances in the Pakistan Super League in 2020.
(With AFP Inputs)
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